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BU679 Introduction to calculating whole-of-life carbon footprints of houses
A carbon footprint is the sum of greenhouse gas emissions produced to build, use and dispose of a building.
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BU669 Tools for measuring carbon in new-build houses
This bulletin outlines the BRANZ tools available to architects, designers and engineers to produce houses that have lower carbon footprints.
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Reducing carbon video playlist
The Reducing Carbon playlist offers a glimpse into the many areas of impartial research conducted by BRANZ.
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Carbon Challenge seminar - optimisation strategies
Part of the Carbon Challenge seminar includes a session on optimisation strategies for lower-carbon homes.
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BU655 Building blocks for new-build net-zero carbon houses
This bulletin explains the decisions that designers, builders and clients can take to reduce the carbon footprints of new houses.
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Low-carbon resources – Build articles
Articles from the team at Build.
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Low-carbon resources – reports
Background reports on H1 Energy efficiency.
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Low-carbon resources – tools
These tools can help with low-carbon design.
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Updated: 6 October 2025